Independence Day

Fireworks 2008, by Adam Fagan, via Flickr

The Fourth of July is celebrated as Independence Day, in honor of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. It is considered to be the birthday of the United States of America, and is celebrated with parades, fireworks, speeches, patriotic music and the American flag.

Reading about the Holiday

Fourth of July Picture Books — Three Cheers for the Red White and Blue! July 4 is Independence Day, the birthday of the United States of America! Celebrate with this list of picture books about the Fourth of July, and kids’ books that explain how and why we celebrate this holiday!

The United States Flag

U.S. Flag Home Page — The U.S. Flag Home Page has graphics and text on all aspects of flag history and etiquette, including and account of the events surrounding the writing of the national anthem by Francis Scott Key and the story of Old Glory